[Standard] A Collection of Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving—Tunes You'll Find Yourself Humming
What kind of music do you play when you go for a drive? On the highway, you want tracks that pump you up, and when cruising through the night scenery, you might prefer something with a moodier vibe.
The perfect BGM changes depending on your companion, the scene, and how you feel that day.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended tracks to listen to while driving! If you read to the end, you’re sure to find at least one song you’ll want to add to your playlist.
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[Classic] A Collection of Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving — Music You Can't Help But Hum Along To (61–70)
Jump AroundFear,and Lothing in Las Vegas
This song by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, a six-member hardcore band from Kobe, is a refreshingly uplifting track that just begs for a clear blue sky.
It’s definitely a must-have for a drive on a bright, sunny day.
It’s the kind of tune that makes you want to start dancing—but try to hold back while you’re in the car.
short-distance relationshipGO!GO!7188
This is a song I want you to listen to on a drive with a lover you can only meet once in a while, even though they’re nearby.
It makes you feel the importance of your partner and of time itself—so much that even your missed connections become dear.
It features a distinctive sound typical of a three-piece band.
ENDLESS TRIPHi-STANDARD
This is ENDLESS TRIP by Hi-STANDARD, a band admired by many of today’s active bands.
Its fast-paced, exhilarating sound is perfect for a drive.
Why not set off on an endless journey with this song, too?
Open ArmsJourney
Here’s an undeniably great song for driving.
Many of you might recognize it from the movie “Umizaru.” The way it bursts open from the quiet intro into the chorus makes it a perfect track for that time just before sunrise to when the sun is coming up.
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
A song by Judy and Mary known for its edgy guitar riffs, it’s one I want to listen to when traveling.
It brings back the scent of the summers we chased with friends.
It’s the perfect track to play on a drive with the friends who shared your youth.
Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY
“Kujira 12-gō” is a song released by JUDY AND MARY in February 1997.
Also used in Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s commercial for the Live Dio, the track peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon charts and stayed on the rankings for 12 weeks.
YUKI’s bright vocals pair perfectly with the guitar’s energetic phrases to create a refreshing piece.
Play it while watching the scenery from a train window, and you’ll feel the thrill of an adventure just beginning.
Main TitleJohn Williams
Sometimes a movie soundtrack is just right for a drive, don’t you think? Here’s the main theme from the film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Just hearing this theme is sure to get you excited! Whether you’ve seen the movie or not, it’ll make for a fun drive.
(Maybe that’s just for men, though.)